Veras was released by the Braves during spring training after failing to win an Opening Day roster spot. He spent a big chunk of last season with the Astros, posting a 3.03 ERA and 37/16 K/BB ratio over 32 2/3 frames. He should get a shot at some point. Fri, May 15, 2015 03:31:00 PM

Veras had allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and seven walks in 5 1/3 innings this spring in the Grapefruit League. The 34-year-old right-hander will try to quickly land in another major league camp. Thu, Mar 19, 2015 09:36:00 AM

Jose Veras was pounded for five runs in two-thirds of an inning out of the pen Wednesday by the Mets.

He walked two and gave up three hits, including a three-run homer from Johnny Monell. Veras is only on a minor league deal this spring, so the Braves shouldn't have any problem cutting him if he struggles all month. Still, he does seem like a pretty good bet to make the team as a sixth- and seventh-inning guy, assuming that today was just a blip. Wed, Mar 4, 2015 05:05:00 PM

Keuchel, who won his third straight Gold Glove on Tuesday, didn't pitch after August 27 due to left shoulder inflammation. He's been working on strengthening his shoulder and will go for an MRI later this month. If he gets good news, he's hoping to be considered to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Keuchel will be aiming to rebound in 2017 after he posted a disappointing 4.55 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over 26 starts.

Lance McCullers' agent, Scott Boras, said that there has been no medical indication that his client's elbow injury will have an effect on the 2017 season.

"There's nothing from the doctors that we've heard that would suggest that there's going to be any problem for '17," Boras said. McCullers was forced out of action in early August due to a mild elbow sprain, one which kept him on the shelf for the remainder of the regular season. He did progress to throwing a bullpen session in late September, but the Astros ultimately decided it would be best for his long-term prospects not to push the issue. GM Jeff Luhnow has said that he expects McCullers to be fully recovered by spring training.